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DE04 LPV

2004 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,196 mi
Last recorded141,196 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 141,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top turret has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top turret has corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 141,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top turret has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top turret has corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 138,070 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 132,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 132,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle ball joint gaitors split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear metal brake lines to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,316 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 119,308 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,901 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small tear on wiper blades

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,963 miles

slight play in steering damper o/s bush

unable to test n/s/f seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 29,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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DE04 LPV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE04 LPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE04 LPV registered?

DE04 LPV is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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